Insurtech startups are driving innovation in our industry. They are unhindered by carrier applications and culture, so they are able to swiftly target microsegments and deliver unique and streamlined customer experiences. In my first blog in this series, I shared the FinanceFox value proposition.... Read More >

On a recent plane ride back home from a customer visit, I watched the movie San Andreas. Almost instantly my thoughts went back to few weeks ago when I was awakened around 2:45am by a 4.0 quake. The epicenter was about 8 miles deep but only about 1 mile away on the ground from where I live. Nevertheless it was powerful enough to wake me up. I also remember feeling a minor aftershock a few minutes later.... Read More >

In some corners, critical discussions around core system technology have changed dramatically. Just a few short years ago it was all about issuing policies and bills faster, settling claims more accurately, reducing error ratios, automating routine processes, and utilizing industry data standard... Read More >

Big Data is a common buzzword in the business and technology world today. Wikipedia defines Big Data as a broad term for data sets so large or complex that traditional data processing applications are inadequate. The 4 V’s – Volume, Velocity, Variety, and Veracity - characterize big data.... Read More >

When I think of new, modern policy systems, or even modern systems in general, I think of an environment where much of the recurring tasks are increasingly automated - from validation to basic responses. Inevitably, this leads to an image of a whirring box where information goes in and decisions come out. Efficient and consistent, but 'faceless'.... Read More >

Summer holiday weekends ahead have my thoughts drifting to happy times with friends and family that will undoubtedly include raising a glass, or two, or more. Away from work and enjoying great company it’s easy to lose count, but the fun times can fade upon waking the next morning with a splitting headache.... Read More >

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As Principal, Product/Solution Marketing, for Guidewire’s Data and Analytics portfolio, Satyen helps drive Guidewire’s global data business with content creation, positioning, messaging, and sales enablement. He is also responsible for capturing customer and market insight to drive product innovation and support marketing with demand generation campaigns, public relations, and analyst relations.

In his role as Chief Cloud and Customer Officer, Alex Naddaff leads Guidewire’s Customer Success, Support, and Cloud Operations teams, partnering with customers to maximize the value of their Guidewire investments and to ensure that customer interests remain a top priority for the company.

Brian Desmond is responsible for Guidewire’s global marketing efforts, including demand generation, branding, product and solution marketing, sales enablement, and communications. Brian joined Guidewire in 2006, and during his tenure the company has been recognized as an industry-leading brand serving customers in 30+ countries. He has more than 25 years of experience in the high-tech industry.

Eugene Lee is Vice President of Data and Analytics at Guidewire Software, serving as the business leader for Guidewire’s analytics solutions. In this role, he uses internal and external data sources to lead innovation and deliver analytical insight to improve the quality of business decision making across the property and casualty insurance industry lifecycle.

Jeffrey Chen is Senior Director of Guidewire Value Consulting. He leads the team that supplies guidance on topics such as business transformation, industry best practices, insights, and tools to help insurers justify and quantify the business and IT value of their investments.

As one of Guidewire’s Consulting Directors, Josh Hooks is responsible for driving implementation projects and replacing/transforming outdated legacy systems. He also spearheads Guidewire’s upgrade, performance and data migration practices, as well as the Guidewire Services Center in Ireland.

As Consulting Director for the Americas, Justin Hall looks after the Guidewire Professional Services team throughout North and South America. He has spent his career working in all three of Guidewire's regions—AMER, EMEA, and APAC—helping insurance customers implement our products.

Laura Drabik is Group Vice President of Business Innovation for Guidewire Software. She keeps her finger on the pulse of P&C industry disruption to coach insurers on how they can innovate their business and achieve a competitive advantage.

Lerk-Ling Chang is Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at Guidewire Software, where she is responsible for driving strategy and planning for acquisitions, strategic partnerships and new business investments. She was Guidewire's first non-founder hire for a specific product and led the ideation and development of PolicyCenter.

Marco Burattino is part of the Guidewire Sales Team, responsible for the Italian market. Passionate about the insurance industry, Marco joined Guidewire after 15 years spent in Consulting firms serving major Italian and international companies.

Matthew Honea, Director of Cyber for Guidewire Cyence™ Risk Analytics, is responsible for directing and managing a team of cybersecurity experts to develop new analytical products and insurance solutions.

Michael Anderson is the Business Owner for Predictive Analytics at Guidewire Software. He is responsible for developing Guidewire’s analytic strategy and delivering value based solutions to Guidewire’s global customer base.

As Field Consulting Director, Scott Hatland spearheads customer and program management and application implementation services for Guidewire’s Professional Services organization within the PolicyCenter practice area.

Tim Kennedy is Business Owner of Commercial Lines and Internet of Things at Guidewire Software, responsible for global product marketing strategy for Guidewire InsuranceSuite™, the industry-leading suite of Property and Casualty software for claims, billing, policy administration, and underwriting

As Director, Value Consulting, Zachary Gustafson leads a global team that helps Guidewire customers to identify, communicate, and realize business value from their core system transformation initiatives.